Author: Ethan Carter
Ethan is a seasoned cryptocurrency writer with extensive experience contributing to leading U.S.-based blockchain and fintech publications. His work blends in-depth market analysis with accessible explanations, making complex crypto topics understandable for a broad audience. Over the years, he has covered Bitcoin, Ethereum, DeFi, NFTs, and emerging blockchain trends, always with a focus on accuracy and insight. Ethan's articles have appeared on major crypto portals, where his expertise in market trends and investment strategies has earned him a loyal readership.
More than two weeks after removing Aster’s perpetual data, the analytics platform DefiLlama has reinstated the rapidly growing decentralized exchange, albeit with some conditions.DefiLlama had removed the perpetual trading volume data for Aster following the discovery of mirrored Binance volumes, which raised concerns about wash trading.Sponsored SponsoredDefiLlama Relists Aster: Key InformationDefiLlama initially removed Aster’s perpetual data in early October due to concerns over mirrored Binance volumes, leading to a 10% decrease in the ASTER price.However, recent updates indicate that the perpetuals data has been restored on DefiLlama, yet with specific limitations. Notably, historical data is absent, and there has been…
In today’s crypto news, Donald Trump has confirmed a meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping, while Japan’s Financial Services Agency is considering reforms that might allow banks to hold cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. Additionally, Tornado Cash developer Roman Storm is warning open-source developers about the potential for retroactive prosecution.Trump confirms meeting with China’s president, causing crypto market surgeOn Sunday, United States President Donald Trump announced his upcoming meeting with China’s President Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit in Seoul, South Korea, scheduled for October 31. This marks a reversal from his earlier statements that suggested there was “no…
Ethereum developer Federico Carrone has expressed concerns that the increasing influence of entities like Paradigm on the network could represent a potential “tail risk” for the Ethereum ecosystem.In a post on Sunday, Carrone, an Ethereum core developer who is known as “Fede’s intern” on X, argued that even though Paradigm has “created valuable things for the community,” he fears the increasing power of a venture fund primarily motivated by profit and influence.“For the last two years, I’ve warned that the sway of @paradigm within Ethereum could emerge as a significant tail risk for the ecosystem. I believe that this concern…
Hedera (HBAR) is under continued selling pressure after confirming its three-month wedge pattern. The recent downturn indicates a decline in investor confidence, making the cryptocurrency reliant on Bitcoin’s recovery.As BTC shows initial signs of strength, HBAR’s next move may depend on the flagship cryptocurrency maintaining its upward momentum.Sponsored SponsoredHedera Investors Are PessimisticHBAR’s weighted sentiment indicator has hit an all-time low, indicating that traders are increasingly doubtful about HBAR’s short-term potential.This sentiment dip underscores the cautious mood in the market, particularly as broader volatility makes participants reluctant to re-enter trades.A decline in sentiment can directly impact capital flows, restricting potential inflows…
Ethereum developer Federico Carrone expresses concerns that the increasing influence of corporations like Paradigm on the network could pose a “tail risk” for the Ethereum ecosystem.In a post on Sunday, the Ethereum core developer, known as “Fede’s intern” on X, argued that while Paradigm has contributed positively to the community, he is apprehensive about the increasing sway of a venture fund whose ultimate objectives center around profit and influence. “For the past two years, I’ve been warning that @paradigm’s influence within Ethereum may become a significant tail risk for the ecosystem. I believe this will become clearer to everyone in…
For the first time since 2018, the US Consumer Price Index (CPI) will be released on a Friday, this time under highly unusual circumstances.The September inflation report, set to be released this Friday, arrives amidst an ongoing government shutdown that has halted most other federal data releases. This situation has left the Federal Reserve with limited insights ahead of its important policy meeting on October 29.Sponsored SponsoredCPI Report Takes Center Stage as Shutdown Halts Other Key Economic DataNo significant reports, including job and retail sales data, will be published until the shutdown concludes. However, the CPI data will be released…
While Bitcoin remains at the forefront of institutional interest as a key digital asset, recent research indicates that even a minor investment in Solana (SOL) can significantly enhance portfolio efficiency.A study by Capital Markets, utilizing Bitwise data, demonstrated that incorporating a small percentage of Solana could improve risk-adjusted returns in a standard 60/40 portfolio of stocks and bonds.Sponsored SponsoredHow Solana Allocations Produce Strong ReturnsThe analysis showed that a mere 1% allocation to SOL increased annualized returns to 10.54%, with a Sharpe ratio of 0.696.The report further revealed that raising the allocation to 2.5% enhanced returns to 16.64% and yielded a…
Bitcoin is currently priced around $107,000 following a recent flash crash. While it has stabilized to avoid further drops, it has not yet managed to surpass the $110,000 mark. Notably, renowned crypto analyst Titan of Crypto has shared an in-depth analysis via Gaussian Channel on X, indicating that Bitcoin’s macro bull structure remains intact despite the recent fluctuations. His post featured a Bitcoin price chart, illustrating how Bitcoin’s position in relation to the Gaussian Channel provides a clear perspective on the ongoing cycle. Related Reading Bull Market Intact Above Gaussian Channel According to Titan of Crypto he noted that Bitcoin’s…
Former New York governor Andrew Cuomo is reportedly making significant investments in crypto and AI as he aims to return as the city’s next mayor.The New York City mayoral candidate intends to transform NYC into “the global hub of the future” by spearheading initiatives across the blockchain, AI, and biotech sectors while modernizing the city’s technology integration, co-host of Crypto in America, Eleanor Terrett, stated on Saturday.This vision includes establishing a new chief innovation officer role designed to attract more investment and job opportunities to foster innovation, she noted.An Innovation Council with three advisory committees focused on crypto, AI, and…
Former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is reportedly placing significant bets on crypto and AI as part of his campaign to return as the city’s next mayor.The mayoral candidate aims to transform NYC into “the global hub of the future” by coordinating initiatives across blockchain, AI, and biotech sectors while modernizing the city’s approach to integrating new technologies, as co-host of Crypto in America, Eleanor Terrett, reported on Saturday.This initiative will include establishing a new chief innovation officer role to attract investment and create jobs to foster innovation, she noted.An Innovation Council, with three advisory committees focused on crypto, AI,…